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sweet inspiration
I absolutely advocate ‘a little of what you fancy’. Sweets and puddings do not need to be laden with sugar and there are so many healthier alternatives freely available nowadays. For me, the joy can be found in partnering flavours; citrus fruits, especially orange, blend beautifully with chocolate – see my Chocolate & Chia Orange Pudding. I often gently stew seasonal fruits and add depth with warming spices such as cinnamon and ginger. Nuts, too, are a brilliant partner to fruits and chocolate – see my Baked Apple with Almond Cream and Chocolate Covered Fruits and Nuts for an after supper treat. You’ll find festive inspiration here, too – see my Quick & Easy Gluten Free Mince Pies (always such a winner with guests).
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Apple Crumble Oats
Overnight oats are very easy and quick to make in advance, so they are great for an early start or when travelling.
Cherry Compote
This is a really versatile fruit compote that is particularly useful at breakfast time. I enjoy a spoonful stirred into my…
Blackberry and Lemon Chia Pudding
Both blackberries and chia seeds are full of beneficial vitamins and antioxidants as well as providing us with a source of…
Champagne ‘Pimms’
A light, summery cocktail and a favourite of mine for those long balmy days in the garden with friends.
Fruity breakfast crumble bars
These are great for grab-and-go breakfasts. They’re also a winner with kids and make a good after-school snack.
Passion Fruit ‘Crumble’
This is such a sweet little pudding. I’m not one for rich puddings but this is a little pop of yumminess – perfect for…
Chocolate Raspberry Pots
Usually pudding in my house is a simple portion of fresh, seasonal fruit. However, sometimes the occasion calls for an extra…
Rhubarb & Orange Fool
The trouble with rhubarb is, of course, owing to its tartness, it requires a lot of sweetening and traditional recipes use…
Baked Apples with Almond Cream
Sometimes we ignore the most simple recipes when striving to impress or make an effort. But often these simple servings are…
Clementine, Honey & Olive Oil Cake
This deliciously fragrant cake is perfect for the Christmas period with its festive and wintery citrus flavour. It is more…
Buckwheat Breakfast Pancakes
Buckwheat contains both fibre and protein and is naturally gluten free. I love stewed blackberries in autumn but these…
Chocolate Mousse
Despite being gluten-free & dairy-free, no one needs to know. This is a slightly healthier take on a classic but tastes just…
Chocolate & Orange Chia Pudding
A chocolate pudding that contains omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, minerals, is a complete source of protein with all the…
Apple & Plum Crumble, Vanilla Custard
The humble crumble is a joy to have bubbling away in the oven and to put on the table to share with family and friends. I…
Homemade Chocolates
Making chocolate is easier than you might think and I find it incredibly satisfying to do. There are many sweet little…
Hazelnut Chocolate Salted Caramels
This chocolate caramels are decadent and truly delectable and a couple of these will definitely delight your tastebuds.
Rhubarb & Custard Tart
Rhubarb and custard: it has to be one of the most nostalgic flavours of childhood, it certainly is for me. This tart gives a…
Chewy Chocolate, Almond & Cranberry Brownies
I definitely advocate a little of something you love every so often and that doesn’t mean it has to be healthy. But these…
Chocolate Covered Fruit & Nuts
There is something quite childlike about dipping nuts and fruit segments into melted chocolate and I look forward to doing…
Raspberry & Lemon Muffins
I really love the hint of lemon in these muffins which makes them feel quite refreshing. Raspberries are in season from June…
Nutty Banana Nice Cream
If you are not yet familiar with using bananas to make ‘ice-cream’, you are in for a real treat. Their texture once frozen…
Mini Carrot Cake
If I were going to eat cake, it would always be carrot cake. This is a slightly healthier twist on an old-fashioned version…
Chocolate Truffle Log
This is a luxurious rich chocolatey treat with roasted nuts, dried fruits, and a deliciously complex milieu of flavours.…
Spiced Apple Sauce
Having any stewed fruit to hand is a useful way to jazz up yoghurt, bircher muesli or granola at breakfast but it can also…
Quick & Easy Mince Pies
Christmas, as we know, offers an abundance of sweet and sugary foods that can wreck havoc with our blood sugar and health.…